]]>http://ivajean.com/2014/12/iva-jean-is-now-closed/feed/0SAYING GOODBYEhttp://ivajean.com/2014/12/saying-goodbye/
http://ivajean.com/2014/12/saying-goodbye/#commentsMon, 29 Dec 2014 22:08:01 +0000Annhttp://ivajean.com/?p=4994We started Iva Jean to change the conversation around biking, to encourage women to get on a bike and ride with the style, personality and confidence they bring to every other aspect of their lives. For the last five years, we’ve been lucky to do just that. While our doors may be closing, the mission [...]

We started Iva Jean to change the conversation around biking, to encourage women to get on a bike and ride with the style, personality and confidence they bring to every other aspect of their lives. For the last five years, we’ve been lucky to do just that.

While our doors may be closing, the mission lives on through the vision, energy, and dedication of so many great people, brands, and organizations across the globe.

Thank you. So much love.

Please email me at info@ivajean.com if you are interested in licensing our designs.

]]>http://ivajean.com/2014/12/saying-goodbye/feed/0City Legging | Bike To Boardroomhttp://ivajean.com/2014/04/city-legging-bike-to-boardroom/
http://ivajean.com/2014/04/city-legging-bike-to-boardroom/#commentsWed, 30 Apr 2014 01:55:21 +0000Paige Clifton-Steelehttp://ivajean.com/?p=4915I love how this woman is poised halfway between the bike and the boardroom. The double-breasted gilet brings authority to an otherwise very get-up-and-go outfit. Could you rock this look with our City Trouser or Leggings, a Vince Camuto vest, and a Melie Bianco handbag? Image credit to Stockholm Street Style.

I love how this woman is poised halfway between the bike and the boardroom. The double-breasted gilet brings authority to an otherwise very get-up-and-go outfit. Could you rock this look with our City Trouser or Leggings, a Vince Camuto vest, and a Melie Bianco handbag?

]]>http://ivajean.com/2014/04/city-legging-bike-to-boardroom/feed/0Bike Friendly Cafes and Restaurantshttp://ivajean.com/2014/04/bike-friendly-cafes-restaurants/
http://ivajean.com/2014/04/bike-friendly-cafes-restaurants/#commentsFri, 25 Apr 2014 21:17:46 +0000Paige Clifton-Steelehttp://ivajean.com/?p=4908I’m thrilled to see studies suggesting a positive relationship between bike lanes and restaurant revenue. Still, not all cafes and restaurants are equal when it comes to courting cyclist business! Some places are hard to lock up at within the block; some are just less than friendly. Here’s a few places in Seattle and farther afield [...]

Here’s a few places in Seattle and farther afield with a bike friendly business model.

In Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood, Peddler Brewery explicitly caters to cyclists. Step inside for a brew, and you can also make use of their pump and bike stand for quick tune-ups.

Also in Seattle, Café Presse boasts one of the city’s several iconic bike racks built to resemble a car (and show, indirectly, how much less space each bike occupies). It’s also your go-to place for viewing the Tour de France.

Fuel Coffee, a café that has expanded into multiple locations in Seattle, actually sponsors a cycling team! Some mornings you can see the 20/20 Fuel Cycling Team grabbing a cup before a ride.

I can only envy New Yorkers for places like Red Lantern Bicycles, which not only sells and repairs bikes, but will sell you a latte while you wait for your bike to come back from the shop.

Montreal’s Maison de Cyclistes is a combination cafe and bike shop located at the intersection of two major bike paths. Us Seattleites, we’ll just have to keep waiting!

If you’re unsure of where to go in your town, the first step towards figuring out which places will welcome your hard-pedaled dollars is to check out the Bicycle Benefits sites. Bicycle Benefit is a nationwide program that gets you discounts all over town for being a cyclist. $5 gets you a helmet sticker that entitles you to 10% off at places as various as wine bars, restaurants, hardware stores and breweries.

]]>http://ivajean.com/2014/04/bike-friendly-cafes-restaurants/feed/0New Collection on Kickstarterhttp://ivajean.com/2014/04/kickstarter-new-collection/
http://ivajean.com/2014/04/kickstarter-new-collection/#commentsTue, 22 Apr 2014 19:44:02 +0000Paige Clifton-Steelehttp://ivajean.com/?p=4896We’re almost halfway through our second Kickstarter campaign to fund the production of our new collection. Our previously funded Kickstarter project transformed the first Iva Jean line from an inspired idea into a wearable, touchable reality. This new collection builds on the expertise of the first and complements it with pieces that blend expert tailoring with the generous silhouettes [...]

We’re almost halfway through our second Kickstarter campaign to fund the production of our new collection. Our previously funded Kickstarter project transformed the first Iva Jean line from an inspired idea into a wearable, touchable reality. This new collection builds on the expertise of the first and complements it with pieces that blend expert tailoring with the generous silhouettes you need to bike comfortably.

Our tops are made from ultrafine merino wool and feel unbelievable on. These pieces are resistant to wrinkles and odor in a way that makes them perfect for days when you can’t stop to change from your bike to work apparel. Our pants and leggings are both crafted from our favorite favorite schoeller®-dryskin fabric, whose features include four-way stretch and a damn fine feel. Our “Hell-Yeah” tee? Well, that’s just pure in-your-face fun.

]]>http://ivajean.com/2014/04/kickstarter-new-collection/feed/0City Style | Pastels With Bitehttp://ivajean.com/2014/04/city-style-pastels-with-bite/
http://ivajean.com/2014/04/city-style-pastels-with-bite/#commentsThu, 17 Apr 2014 22:18:01 +0000Paige Clifton-Steelehttp://ivajean.com/?p=4772Honestly, I’m a little shy of pastels. Sometimes those sherbet hues are over-sweet. But looks like these keep the sugar to a minimum and fit perfectly into the city landscape. A witty mix of tailored pieces with casual ones creates the kind of surprise that gets my attention and turn heads on a bike. I [...]

Honestly, I’m a little shy of pastels. Sometimes those sherbet hues are over-sweet. But looks like these keep the sugar to a minimum and fit perfectly into the city landscape. A witty mix of tailored pieces with casual ones creates the kind of surprise that gets my attention and turn heads on a bike. I can’t decide which outfit I like more: do you prefer pink with your blue, or blue with your pink?

]]>http://ivajean.com/2014/04/chic-travel-trip-to-europe-iva-jean/feed/0Iva Jean New Collection Previewhttp://ivajean.com/2014/04/iva-jean-new-collection-preview/
http://ivajean.com/2014/04/iva-jean-new-collection-preview/#commentsTue, 01 Apr 2014 14:00:00 +0000Annhttp://ivajean.com/?p=4746Iva Jean started as a brand for the fearless and passionate city girl, the ladies that live in the moment, that are effortlessly sophisticated, the women whose lives demand functional style. We could not be more excited to share our newest collection with you, because honestly, it was designed for you. Made with the same [...]

Iva Jean started as a brand for the fearless and passionate city girl, the ladies that live in the moment, that are effortlessly sophisticated, the women whose lives demand functional style.

We could not be more excited to share our newest collection with you, because honestly, it was designed for you. Made with the same values of our previous pieces, the new line includes wardrobe staples that go beyond the bike – from long walks through your favorite neighborhood and urban hikes to a day at the office, road trips and far away adventures – our garments made for these moments.

]]>http://ivajean.com/2014/04/iva-jean-new-collection-preview/feed/0London Bike Stylehttp://ivajean.com/2014/03/london-bike-style/
http://ivajean.com/2014/03/london-bike-style/#commentsThu, 27 Mar 2014 14:00:50 +0000Paige Clifton-Steelehttp://ivajean.com/?p=4760This bike style is pure play! I love the origami folds on the dress, and vibrant two-tone is dazzling against the London backdrop. Her granny-chic knit accessories are just plain fun. You can pick up your own knits from The North Circular, made from 100% British Wensleydale wool from rescued sheep. Image of designed Katherine [...]

This bike style is pure play! I love the origami folds on the dress, and vibrant two-tone is dazzling against the London backdrop. Her granny-chic knit accessories are just plain fun. You can pick up your own knits from The North Circular, made from 100% British Wensleydale wool from rescued sheep.

]]>http://ivajean.com/2014/03/london-bike-style/feed/0The Brompton Folding Bikehttp://ivajean.com/2014/03/the-brompton-folding-bike/
http://ivajean.com/2014/03/the-brompton-folding-bike/#commentsTue, 25 Mar 2014 18:34:42 +0000Paige Clifton-Steelehttp://ivajean.com/?p=4756This is the Brompton, the folding bike so popular that its riders call themselves “Bromptonauts.” What’s all the fuss about? Its beautiful English design looks distinctive and elegant. Constance Winters of Lovely Bicycle reports that it feels solid and agile on the road. The steel frames of most Brompton bikes mean that though they’re not quite as light as some [...]

This is the Brompton, the folding bike so popular that its riders call themselves “Bromptonauts.” What’s all the fuss about? Its beautiful English design looks distinctive and elegant. Constance Winters of Lovely Bicycle reports that it feels solid and agile on the road.

The steel frames of most Brompton bikes mean that though they’re not quite as light as some other “folders,” they are built to last. They are also very compact—perfect for tucking under a desk or cafe table. At the lighter end is their part-titanium S1E-Xs, which at 20 lbs I could manage on heels without tipping!

Bromptons are definitely one of the priciest folding bikes on the market ($1,329 for the 3-speed M3L from NYCEWheels), especially once you factor in accessories. Since all parts are proprietary, you’d better hope you’re not in too far-flung a place if something breaks. Is it worth it? There definitely seems to be an element of cult enthusiasm to the “Bromptonauts.” But if you fall in love with the design, it just might be.